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Quintessential suburban living in the East Bay
Norman Rockwell would love Burton Valley. “It’s an idyllic family community that revolves around its elementary school. Families often come for the school and stay for themselves,” says Dana Green, a Realtor with Compass who grew up in the East Bay community. “We call it a cup-of-sugar neighborhood, where you can always borrow a cup of sugar from your neighbors. There are lemonade stands on the weekends. People are always out and about. It’s just a very friendly place.”
The neighborhood is just 2 miles from Downtown Lafayette, a popular shopping and dining destination that’s accessible via the Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail. “You can ride your bike right into downtown. You’ll see runners and moms pushing strollers,” says Realtor Soraya Golesorkhi of Coldwell Banker, a longtime area resident. “It’s kind of a Leave-It-To-Beaver neighborhood. It’s very desirable.”
Beautiful weather in Burton Valley, near Lafayette, California.
Homes in Burton Valley have large front and backyards.
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Highly rated East Bay schools
Burton Valley Elementary, the anchor of the community, is an A-rated school by Niche that serves almost 700 students from kindergarten through fifth grade. Niche ranks it as one of the top 100 public schools in the Bay Area. Stanley Middle School, also A-rated, and Acalanes High, which earns an A-plus, complete the public school pipeline. The high school occupies a sprawling, picturesque campus and offers a variety of advanced placement and career technical courses.
M. H. Stanley Middle is ranked #93 in California Middle Schools.
Burton Valley Elementary.
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Midcentury ranch styles on leafy, suburban streets
Burton Valley is known for its collection of ranch-style homes, which are prominent among the neighborhood’s midcentury designs. Quiet, tree-filled streets are populated with neatly manicured and impeccably landscaped yards made possible by an abundance of spacious lots. Cape Cods stand out among other traditional styles that dot the neighborhood and add to its curb appeal. Custom mailboxes are a unique feature that provides a little friendly competition within the community, which extends to home decorations during the holiday season. Prices typically range between $1.25 million and $2.5 million, and Burton Valley has a history of homes maintaining their value.
Driving through Burton Valley you will see ranch style homes and quiet streets for walking.
Burton Valley homes are mostly larger Ranch style.
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Community parks, a rail trail and a neighborhood swim club
Burton Valley offers plenty in the way of outdoor recreation. “The amenities within the neighborhood are great,” says Green. “There’s a tennis club, a swim club, a community center, a community park. There are hiking trails all around. There’s also a paved path that was built along old railroad tracks from years ago that you can use for walking and riding your bike.” Most of the amenities are concentrated in and around Lafayette Community Park, a sprawling green space that is home to Lafayette Little League and provides facilities for an array of additional activities, including soccer and hockey at the skating rink adjacent to the community center. Las Trampas Creek runs through the park, providing a serene setting for those who just want to relax amid the natural landscape. The Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail nearby is a popular spot for walkers, cyclists and equestrians. Measuring almost 8 miles, it was one of the state’s first rail-trails. The nearby Ranchos Colorados Swim & Tennis Club has served Lafayette and surrounding areas since 1960.
Ranchos Colorados Swim and Tennis Club is a great place to practice swimming in Burton Valley.
The Lafayette/Moraga Trail runs right through the Burton Valley neighborhood and bikers love it.
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Downtown Lafayette dining, shopping and groceries
Downtown Lafayette only 2 miles away provides residents with easy access to an array of modern amenities. Restaurants form the core of the buzzy retail district, including Postino, which serves up Italian-style California cuisine. A full-service Whole Foods is the anchor of the district’s grocery stores. Downtown also hosts many of Lafayette’s events, including digital scavenger hunts for couples each weekend and celebrations for all the major holidays.
Peets is close to Burton Valley in Downtown Lafayette and is a popular stop for coffee.
Wholefoods is a quick trip from Burton Valley and a great place to grab groceries.
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Getting around the East Bay and beyond
The district is located along California State Road 24, which provides a direct route to Oakland less than 15 miles away, either by car or via commuter train, which can be accessed at the Lafayette BART station. The San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport is about 20 miles away.
Lafayette BART station is minutes from Burton Valley and connects it to the rest of the Bay Area
Highway 24 is the fastest way to get from Lafayette to San Francisco.
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Low crime score
Burton Valley holds a very low 1-out-of-10 crime score from CAP Index; the national average is 4.
View of the walking bridge at Lafayette Community Park located in Burton Valley, Lafayette, CA.
Driving through Burton Valley you will see ranch style homes and quiet streets for walking.
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On average, homes in Burton Valley, Lafayette sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Burton Valley, Lafayette over the last 12 months is $2,000,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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